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West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Enterprise Projects Lead - ES/E47a

Full Time (37 hours pw), Maternity Cover up to 12 months

Applications for part time/job share will be considered
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Location: Leeds City Centre / Hybrid

Closing Date - 27 August 2023, 11:55pm

  • Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual?
  • An organisation that will support your professional development?
  • What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?
  • How about an organisation that does all these things and more?
  • Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage.
It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority.

We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.

In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire.

This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021.


The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Project Manager for the Combined Authorities entrepreneurial Enterprise West Yorkshire programme.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Enterprise Projects Lead to manage a three-year entrepreneurial enterprise programme.


This post will be part of the Employment and Skills team and working with the wider Economic Services teams and key stakeholders.


The programme supports individuals who are exploring whether self-employment is the right career option for them; taking an idea through to inception and starting the business, or those with an innovative business idea who needs intensive support to get the idea off the ground.


It is an exciting time to be joining the Combined Authority, following the announcement that a £1.8bn devolution deal has been secured for West Yorkshire.

Devolution will enable us to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and help deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.


The Role:


Reporting into the Service Manager, Skills for Business, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Project manage the Enterprise West Yorkshire programme, aligning with wider business start-up programmes within Business Support and local authority areas.
  • Coordinate a multidisciplinary project team to deliver the complex and high profile Entrepreneurial package of support programme, ensuring that all partners and stakeholders are supported.
  • Manage project contracts and matrix manage project teams and create innovative solutions to meet the economic needs of the region in relation to employment and skills.

About You:
You will have the following key skills, attributes and experience but not be limited to:

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering externally funded Employment and Skills and Business Start Up projects.
  • Proven leadership and Project Management skills and working knowledge of a variety of techniques and good practices.
  • Proven experience of working in partnership with stakeholders including political members, suppliers, public and private organisations.

Our Offer:


Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous employer contribution pension scheme
  • Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard
  • Flexible working practises with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.


We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.


We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.

Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.


To Apply:

***Further Information:The Combined Authority's aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve.

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements.


Terms and Conditions:


Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.

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